Topic: AJAC's TestFest Starts Today And Here Are The Contenders

[Mozeby]

I'm surprised anyone would choose a 30+ Sonata.  Really, if you're spending that kind of money then an Accord or a entry level luxury car isn't far off like a ATS or similar.

[Fobroader]

I'm surprised anyone would choose a 30+ Sonata.  Really, if you're spending that kind of money then an Accord or a entry level luxury car isn't far off like a ATS or similar.

We've had this argument before, "well if you can swing $30K, why not go for $40k and if you are already at $40k, why not go to $45k". Most people have X amount of dollars to spend and are really weary of going above that. Usually measured in " I want x amount of dollars per month".

[DriverJeff]

I'm surprised anyone would choose a 30+ Sonata.  Really, if you're spending that kind of money then an Accord or a entry level luxury car isn't far off like a ATS or similar.

I suspect you've not yet driven a 2015 Sonata.  It is excellent.

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Had my first reconsideration today.  In the Under $30k Family cars, the Camry isn't the runaway winner I expected.  This one's a tough pick. 

[MarkStevenson]

I'm surprised anyone would choose a 30+ Sonata.  Really, if you're spending that kind of money then an Accord or a entry level luxury car isn't far off like a ATS or similar.

I suspect you've not yet driven a 2015 Sonata.  It is excellent.

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Had my first reconsideration today.  In the Under $30k Family cars, the Camry isn't the runaway winner I expected.  This one's a tough pick.

Even though the Sonata is making less peak horsepower on both engines, the way it delivers the power is so much better. You can almost drive spirited with the Turbo.

[DriverJeff]

Drove a few more categories today.  I kept hearing such great things about the TLX and finally managed some seat time.  It is a very, very good car, but driving the C300 today reassured me that I wasn't just seeing it through rose-coloured glasses on my First Drive last spring.  It is excellent and can play the role of nimble sport sedan or comfy cruiser equally well.  A shining effort.

[quadzilla]

Just noticed on my FB feed this....

Sports – Performance (over $50,000): Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Volvo V60 Polestar

Any early comments on how it drives?

[JacobBlack]

Just noticed on my FB feed this....

Sports – Performance (over $50,000): Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Volvo V60 Polestar

Any early comments on how it drives?

Here ya go
http://www.autos.ca/car-test-drives/test-drive-2014-volvo-s60-t6-polestar/

[pi314]

Just noticed on my FB feed this....

Sports – Performance (over $50,000): Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Volvo V60 Polestar

Any early comments on how it drives?

If you move to cambridge and adopt a two car lifestyle you should totally go for the Polestar

[quadzilla]

If you move to cambridge and adopt a two car lifestyle you should totally go for the Polestar

And the Mrs loves wagons, this should be an easy one to make happen. 

Here ya go
http://www.autos.ca/car-test-drives/test-drive-2014-volvo-s60-t6-polestar/

But that isn't the same thing. Big difference between a T6 Polestar (basically a chipped T6) and a Polestar which comes with many mods to the suspension, engine, trans, etc.

[tooscoops]

i think it is the same thing... i don't think they are making a polestar version like the old c30 and such. just that version of the t6... sort of the r package, but with the first polestar upgrade.

[quadzilla]

Its different.

http://www.volvocars.com/en-ca/top/about/rdesign-polestar/pages/polestar.aspx

http://www.nextpolestar.com/#/specifications

[tooscoops]

nice! thanks for the correction.

i like those wheels.... sharp car.

[blotter]

That Volvo passed me twice yesterday!
while I was riding my bike.   It passed me once coming out of the closed golf course and ended up finding a parking spot of have a photo shoot and passed me again for it's test drive. 
 


 

[Noto]

I don't think I've yet to chime in for this.  Silly Noto.

City Car: smart fortwo electric drive, Kia Soul EV
Small Car (under $21,000): Honda Fit, Nissan Micra
Small Car (over $21,000): Kia Forte5, MINI Cooper, Volkswagen Golf
Family Car (under $30,000): Toyota Camry, Chrysler 200, Subaru Legacy
Family Car (over $30,000): Toyota Camry Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata, Subaru WRX
SUV – CUV (under $35,000): Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue SL AWD, Subaru Outback
SUV – CUV ($35,000-$60,000): Chevrolet Tahoe, Toyota Highlander AWD XLE, Lincoln MKC, Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4MATIC
SUV – CUV (over $60,000): GMC Yukon XL Denali, Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG 4MATIC, Porsche Macan S
Pickup: Chevrolet Colorado, Ford F-150, GMC Canyon, Ram 1500
Luxury Car (under $50,000): Acura TLX, Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC, Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E
Luxury Car (over $50,000): Acura RLX Sport Hybrid, Cadillac ATS Coupe, Hyundai Genesis, Kia K900
Sports – Performance (under $50,000): BMW M235i, Ford Mustang, Kia Forte Koup, Subaru STI, Volkswagen GTI
Sports – Performance (over $50,000): Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Volvo V60 Polestar
Prestige (over $75,000): Cadillac ELR, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe
Prestige – Performance (over $75,000): BMW M4 Coupe, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupe, Porsche 911 Turbo S

...note that Noto didn't choose a Subaru for 2 categories

[DriverJeff]

That Volvo passed me twice yesterday!
while I was riding my bike.   It passed me once coming out of the closed golf course and ended up finding a parking spot of have a photo shoot and passed me again for it's test drive. 
 


 

If I'd known it was you, I'd have tried harder to run you over.    Kidding... I didn't drive the Pole Dancer until today. 

Quadzilla, you're right and Jacob is wrong.  The one at TestFest is the all new one.  369 ft-lbs of torque, unbelievable vicious sounding exhaust note, excellent handling, great seats, sexy wheels and that oh-so-right blue hue.  The V60 Pollstar was one of the unexpected hits of the week.  It was easier to get keys to the M4, F-Type and Stingray than it was one of the three super Volvos.  Didn't hear a bad word about it all week.  Oh, except for the $67,000 cost of admission.  Yowch.

[quadzilla]

Quadzilla, you're right and Jacob is wrong.  The one at TestFest is the all new one.  369 ft-lbs of torque, unbelievable vicious sounding exhaust note, excellent handling, great seats, sexy wheels and that oh-so-right blue hue.  The V60 Pollstar was one of the unexpected hits of the week.  It was easier to get keys to the M4, F-Type and Stingray than it was one of the three super Volvos.  Didn't hear a bad word about it all week.  Oh, except for the $67,000 cost of admission.  Yowch.

I've known I was right since my first post. Thought it was obvious by the colour of the car.    Glad to hear its a fun car to drive. Lucky for Volvo there isn't much competition for this thing. I heard in Europe they are not flying out the door like they are here (or at least in the USA). Of course in Europe, there are many great choices like this.

I've also removed the V60 Polestar of my want list. Can't get roof rails and that is a deal breaker for me. Will have to settle for the RD now.

[DriverJeff]

Quadzilla, you're right and Jacob is wrong.  The one at TestFest is the all new one.  369 ft-lbs of torque, unbelievable vicious sounding exhaust note, excellent handling, great seats, sexy wheels and that oh-so-right blue hue.  The V60 Pollstar was one of the unexpected hits of the week.  It was easier to get keys to the M4, F-Type and Stingray than it was one of the three super Volvos.  Didn't hear a bad word about it all week.  Oh, except for the $67,000 cost of admission.  Yowch.

I've known I was right since my first post. Thought it was obvious by the colour of the car.    Glad to hear its a fun car to drive. Lucky for Volvo there isn't much competition for this thing. I heard in Europe they are not flying out the door like they are here (or at least in the USA). Of course in Europe, there are many great choices like this.

I've also removed the V60 Polestar of my want list. Can't get roof rails and that is a deal breaker for me. Will have to settle for the RD now.

Ah, so you need something like this with roof rails:

[Fobroader]

Quadzilla, you're right and Jacob is wrong.  The one at TestFest is the all new one.  369 ft-lbs of torque, unbelievable vicious sounding exhaust note, excellent handling, great seats, sexy wheels and that oh-so-right blue hue.  The V60 Pollstar was one of the unexpected hits of the week.  It was easier to get keys to the M4, F-Type and Stingray than it was one of the three super Volvos.  Didn't hear a bad word about it all week.  Oh, except for the $67,000 cost of admission.  Yowch.

I've known I was right since my first post. Thought it was obvious by the colour of the car.    Glad to hear its a fun car to drive. Lucky for Volvo there isn't much competition for this thing. I heard in Europe they are not flying out the door like they are here (or at least in the USA). Of course in Europe, there are many great choices like this.

I've also removed the V60 Polestar of my want list. Can't get roof rails and that is a deal breaker for me. Will have to settle for the RD now.

Ah, so you need something like this with roof rails:

But not that thing...at all...ever....heres something proper with roof rails:

[Noto]

Didn't hear a bad word about it all week.  Oh, except for the $67,000 cost of admission.  Yowch.

Is that the base price...cuz...!

[tooscoops]

don't think "base price" really matters on these types of cars... base price and fully loaded is the difference of like, "performance tires vs. all seasons".  they don't make them to be optioned up... they are the optioned up car!